charles wu Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 Dear all, Here is the Emperor Kangxi's personal 2-handed saber, preserved in a Buddhist temple. for the fittings, "qilin" or "Chinese unicorn" depicted on the fittings on the handle and scabbard. they are the really gold and silver. photos as below. Here is a new custom fittings base on Emperor Kangxi's sword, but custom request added. enjoyed it please. there will be more details photos input later. 9 Dragon metalworks - http://9dragonmetalworks.com--- The more traditional, the more modernPast Projects: www.etsy.com/shop/handmademetalworks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Colwell Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 Sir, I am humbled and stunned at the beauty of your work. Thank you for sharing the history and your project with us. Kevin please visit my website http://www.professorsforge.com/ “Years ago I recognized my kinship with all living things, and I made up my mind that I was not one bit better than the meanest on the earth. I said then and I say now, that while there is a lower class, I am in it; while there is a criminal element, I am of it; while there is a soul in prison, I am not free.” E. V. Debs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.Abrera Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 Wonderful work Charles. Can I ask, In the Chinese traditions, how do those hangers on the scabbards stay in place? Are they just slipped on/pressure fit? Are they pinned or somewhow glued? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdsmith02115 Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 Man, that is SO over the top, I don't know what to say. Who's doing the blade for that bad boy( ooooo, pick me!!!!)??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason howard Posted July 5, 2010 Share Posted July 5, 2010 wow that is gorgeous. i cant wate to see the finished package. "fire can be a tool of destruction or creation, the difference lies in the hands of those who wield it". me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kelso Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Extremely fine Charles. Jim My website and INSTAGRAM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Sexstone Posted July 6, 2010 Share Posted July 6, 2010 Charles.... Gorgeous!!!! Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles wu Posted July 9, 2010 Author Share Posted July 9, 2010 Thanks you. me too. and i will try more Sir, I am humbled and stunned at the beauty of your work. Thank you for sharing the history and your project with us. Kevin 9 Dragon metalworks - http://9dragonmetalworks.com--- The more traditional, the more modernPast Projects: www.etsy.com/shop/handmademetalworks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles wu Posted July 9, 2010 Author Share Posted July 9, 2010 Xie Xie Jim, There will be one more topic one this style. tiger.... i think that will be better.... Extremely fine Charles. Jim 9 Dragon metalworks - http://9dragonmetalworks.com--- The more traditional, the more modernPast Projects: www.etsy.com/shop/handmademetalworks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles wu Posted July 9, 2010 Author Share Posted July 9, 2010 It would give me the greatest of pleasure to have your blade. If you would like to, i will offer the fittings for free. Man, that is SO over the top, I don't know what to say. Who's doing the blade for that bad boy( ooooo, pick me!!!!)??? 9 Dragon metalworks - http://9dragonmetalworks.com--- The more traditional, the more modernPast Projects: www.etsy.com/shop/handmademetalworks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles wu Posted July 9, 2010 Author Share Posted July 9, 2010 xie xie lovely Dick, Charles.... Gorgeous!!!! Dick 9 Dragon metalworks - http://9dragonmetalworks.com--- The more traditional, the more modernPast Projects: www.etsy.com/shop/handmademetalworks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Furrer Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 Charles, Doesn't the original there have an oval handle?..it looks like your reproduction is round. I've always found round handles hard to index with the leading edge of the blade due to lack of reference points. Will the blade be of similar construction as the original? Of pattern welded steel or most likely three of more parts? That is quite the work for one pair of hands to do. Ric Richard Furrer Door County Forgeworks Sturgeon Bay, WI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles wu Posted July 9, 2010 Author Share Posted July 9, 2010 In fact, like what you said, we slipped on, or pinned, and put on a little glue sometimes. in case of disassembly. Wonderful work Charles. Can I ask, In the Chinese traditions, how do those hangers on the scabbards stay in place? Are they just slipped on/pressure fit? Are they pinned or somewhow glued? 9 Dragon metalworks - http://9dragonmetalworks.com--- The more traditional, the more modernPast Projects: www.etsy.com/shop/handmademetalworks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles wu Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 (edited) I do not why i could not load the photos from photobucker links. Edited July 12, 2010 by charles wu 9 Dragon metalworks - http://9dragonmetalworks.com--- The more traditional, the more modernPast Projects: www.etsy.com/shop/handmademetalworks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles wu Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 good, now change another method to insert the photos links, and it works Ok, photos 9 Dragon metalworks - http://9dragonmetalworks.com--- The more traditional, the more modernPast Projects: www.etsy.com/shop/handmademetalworks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles wu Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 9 Dragon metalworks - http://9dragonmetalworks.com--- The more traditional, the more modernPast Projects: www.etsy.com/shop/handmademetalworks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles wu Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 9 Dragon metalworks - http://9dragonmetalworks.com--- The more traditional, the more modernPast Projects: www.etsy.com/shop/handmademetalworks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles wu Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 9 Dragon metalworks - http://9dragonmetalworks.com--- The more traditional, the more modernPast Projects: www.etsy.com/shop/handmademetalworks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles wu Posted July 12, 2010 Author Share Posted July 12, 2010 sorry, have to leave for a while, later i will post all photos here. if you want to see all of them in one time. go there http://alansky0.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!A09DCE90196C40E7!1236.entry 9 Dragon metalworks - http://9dragonmetalworks.com--- The more traditional, the more modernPast Projects: www.etsy.com/shop/handmademetalworks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Sexstone Posted July 13, 2010 Share Posted July 13, 2010 Thanks Charles, the best part of your posts is that no words are needed... thanks for taking the time.... and the education A unrelated question... What time of year did you do this? I notice you are dressed warmly Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles wu Posted July 20, 2010 Author Share Posted July 20, 2010 6# 9 Dragon metalworks - http://9dragonmetalworks.com--- The more traditional, the more modernPast Projects: www.etsy.com/shop/handmademetalworks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Colwell Posted July 21, 2010 Share Posted July 21, 2010 I am still watching this process develop. I think your work is very creative, and you have tremendous skills. Thanks for sharing. kevin please visit my website http://www.professorsforge.com/ “Years ago I recognized my kinship with all living things, and I made up my mind that I was not one bit better than the meanest on the earth. I said then and I say now, that while there is a lower class, I am in it; while there is a criminal element, I am of it; while there is a soul in prison, I am not free.” E. V. Debs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles wu Posted November 27, 2013 Author Share Posted November 27, 2013 Hi, If you want make the blade, let me know please. and i will offer the metal fittings. i am happy to work together. Wu Man, that is SO over the top, I don't know what to say. Who's doing the blade for that bad boy( ooooo, pick me!!!!)??? 9 Dragon metalworks - http://9dragonmetalworks.com--- The more traditional, the more modernPast Projects: www.etsy.com/shop/handmademetalworks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles wu Posted November 27, 2013 Author Share Posted November 27, 2013 Hi Richard, Sorry that, it seems that i miss the replying. The original one is round also. Blade try to follow the original one. They are separated pats for the hand. Wu Charles,Doesn't the original there have an oval handle?..it looks like your reproduction is round.I've always found round handles hard to index with the leading edge of the blade due to lack of reference points.Will the blade be of similar construction as the original? Of pattern welded steel or most likely three of more parts?That is quite the work for one pair of hands to do.Ric 9 Dragon metalworks - http://9dragonmetalworks.com--- The more traditional, the more modernPast Projects: www.etsy.com/shop/handmademetalworks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Hebbard Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Charles, a pleasure to behold! Thank you... Miles To become old and wise... You first have to survive being young and foolish! Ikisu.blogsot.com. Email; milesikisu@gmail.com mobile: +27784653651 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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